Business Administration (BBA) at Laurier: Admission Average
Wilfrid Laurier University · Waterloo, ON
What average do you need for Business Administration (BBA) at Laurier?
Business Administration (BBA) at Wilfrid Laurier University typically admits students with averages in the high 80s, roughly 85–89%. It ranks #2 of 11 Laurier programs by admission average.
Lazaridis School is well-regarded - Waterloo tech corridor creates excellent co-op placement.
How competitive is it?
Of the 12 universities we track that offer it, none ask for a higher average and 8 ask for a lower average.
As a rough guide, 89% or higher is above the typical range, 85% up to 89% is inside it, and 81% up to 85% is a reach. Cut-offs move every year, so apply to a mix of schools.
Ontario applicants are assessed on their top six Grade 12 U/M courses, including the program's prerequisites. Work out yours with the Best 6 calculator.
Business Administration at other universities
- Brock University – high 80s
- Acadia University – high 80s
- University of New Brunswick – high 80s
- University of Northern BC – mid-to-high 80s
- Thompson Rivers University – mid-to-high 80s
- Bishop's University – mid-to-high 80s
- MacEwan University – mid-to-high 80s
- Mount Royal University – mid-to-high 80s
- University of Regina – mid-to-high 80s
- Memorial University of Newfoundland – mid-to-high 80s
- University of Prince Edward Island – mid-to-high 80s
Applying to Laurier
What Business Administration asks for besides your marks
- Applicant Background Summary (ABS) form (optional): due April 25, 2027. Optional but highly recommended extracurricular form in the Laurier applicant portal, submitted once for all programs. Official page
From Laurier's admissions pages, checked October 2026.
Wilfrid Laurier University shares the city of Waterloo with the University of Waterloo, which creates a unique dual-university ecosystem. Laurier is known for its Lazaridis School of Business, one of Ontario's more respected business programs, and for an excellent music program. The campus has a notably close-knit community feel and strong school spirit.
Wilfrid Laurier University is in Waterloo, ON, was founded in 1911 and has about 21,000 students. Domestic tuition is about $6,100 a year, co-op is available and first-year residence is guaranteed.
Deadlines: OUAC (Ontario) January 15.
- The Laurier/Waterloo Double Degree (BBA/BMath) is one of the most sought-after dual degrees in Canadian business - very competitive.
- Laurier's tight community feel is a genuine differentiator from larger schools - students consistently cite belonging as a strength.
- Being in Waterloo means co-op placements benefit from one of Canada's densest tech ecosystems.
Other Laurier programs
- Business & Computing (BBA/CS) – high 80s-low 90s
- Computer Science – high 80s
- Financial Mathematics – high 80s
- Music – Audition-based
- Psychology – high 80s
- Social Work (BSW) – high 70s-80s
- Communication Studies – high 70s-80s
- Political Science – high 70s-80s
- Criminology – high 70s-80s
- Kinesiology – high 80s
- Education (BEd) – mid 70s